civility
noun, plural ci·vil·i·ties.
Origin of civility
Synonyms for civility
Related Words for civility
decorum, propriety, courtesy, respect, comity, politeness, amenity, compliance, tact, affabilityExamples from the Web for civility
Contemporary Examples of civility
Indeed, they view us as children who can never adhere to the standards of civility and decency to which they hold other groups.
We should expect the default to be civility, not harassment.
Its civility has been crushed; its fragile peace has been blown apart by the mindless toxicity of a summer of violence.
Soon, however, the mask of civility was removed, revealing the ugly face of bigotry.
Civility and canny bipartisanship in Congress were the key factors.
Historical Examples of civility
If Halbert will let me alone, or treat me with civility, he may be sure that I shall not trouble him.
Brave and BoldHoratio Alger
America, at its best, matches a commitment to principle with a concern for civility.
Civility,” said Lady Montague, “costs nothing and buys everything.
Self-HelpSamuel Smiles
Yet it is a civility which I seldom refuse to anything which wears a cap.
Micah ClarkeArthur Conan Doyle
The populace were all civility to him so were the ministers.